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The Lovers

Echoes from the Past, Book 1

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The Lovers

By: Irina Shapiro
Narrated by: Wendy Wolfson
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Summary

Their love was forbidden. But some passions echo through eternity.

London, 1664. Seventeen-year-old Elise de Lesseps wakes on the morning of her wedding, knowing her life is over. Sold into marriage to settle her father’s gaming debts, she’s bound to Lord Edward Asher—a man old enough to be her father and who harbors a twisted secret that will shatter her innocence forever. But when Elise meets James, Edward’s illegitimate son, her life is transformed by something neither of them expected: a love so powerful, it will cost them everything…

Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby has a secret: the ability to see into the past through touch. When she places her hands on a sapphire brooch found within an eerie 17th-century chest, she’s plunged into a world of forbidden passion and deadly betrayal. But as Quinn delves deeper into the visions, her own life spirals into chaos as she realizes she’s not just witnessing a love story, but a terrible crime she cannot let rest.

Separated by centuries, the two women are bound together by a haunting secret and an incredible gift. While Elise faces impossible choices between duty and desire, Quinn risks everything to uncover a truth that someone tried to bury forever…

A breathtaking story of family secrets, sacrifice and shocking betrayals, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley and Barbara Erskine.

©2018 Irina Shapiro (P)2018 Merlin Press LLC
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I love the idea of the two era's through the eyes of the main character. Unfortunately, the narrator manages to make Quinn sound like a vapid lightweight rather than the strong archaeologist her back story seems to hint at. I am trying to ignore that part as I am enjoying the stories and I am up to book four but it does grate.

Great story ideas

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Excellent start to the series, I was totally absorbed in both women's tales. and I can't wait to find out more about Quinn and the past she uncovers.
Wendy Wolfson is an excellent narrator.. I only wish she didn't put on a silly little girl voice for the heroines it doesn't fit

great start to the series

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Irina does these well, though there does seem to be a set formula … I’m listening to this having listened to many of her later books previously, so whilst probably not the best approach I can see that formula repeated in other series.
I’m not complaining though… as I said, she does them well.
I will however complain about the two main female character’s voices (actually the same voice for both characters) sappy, insipid, meek, slap-worthy!
A shame as the narrator’s other characters were fine.

The start

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A nice story that threads together history well. I felt the pacing was a bit strange overall, and was also quite disappointed with how invested the author seems to be in excusing rapists. quite despicable. I will listen to book two and hope the protagonist is stronger.

ok, some strange pacing

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Well all I can say is it should be made into a mini series and I listen to all 9 books back to back.
Loved following Quinns stories and then the adventures of day gone by. The Narrator, Wendy Wolfson
was wonderful right the way through. Loved this set of books.

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